The Philadelphia Film Festival

Description

DatesOctober 16-26, 2014

Overview

Hosted by the Philadelphia Film Society (PFS), the 23rd annual Philadelphia Film Festival features more than a hundred films from around the globe along with appearances from special guests from the world of cinema.

The 10-day festival features more than 100 films from 35 countries divided into more than a dozen helpful categories.

Discover future award-winners with Centerpiece Screenings, see the latest from the Masters of Cinema, explore international stories, local filmmakers and much more. If you’re looking for something more offbeat, don’t pass up the Graveyard Shift with late-night screenings of truly bizarre cinema.

Every year, the festival is bookended with blockbuster opening and closing night films and this year’s festival is no exception. The festival opens on Thursday, October 16 with the Philadelphia premiere of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) starring Michael Keaton. Following the opening night film, celebrate the start of the festival with an unforgettable evening on the second floor of the Kimmel Center featuring light bites from the Garces Group.

The festival closes the Grand Jury and Audience Award winner announcements and the Philadelphia premiere of Wild starring Reese Witherspoon at the Prince Music Theater.

Planning on seeing multiple films? Purchase the six-pack to get into any six regular film screenings for just $60 ($50 for PFS members). A maximum of two-tickets can be used per film.

Bring your student ID to the Film Festival Box Office at 2023 Sansom Street and get $10 tickets to any regular screening.

Get more access to the festival, including admission the opening/closing night festivities, with a Festival Badge. Badge Prices start at $165 and can be purchased online here.

Insider Tip: Even if your film pick is sold out, a limited number of rush tickets are often released 15 minutes prior to screenings. Tickets are full price and cash only. Show your student ID and get rush tickets for just $5. It’s highly suggested you arrive 30 minutes in advance of the screening for tickets.

Tickets and PFS memberships are available for purchase at the Philadelphia Film Festival Box Office (1425 Locust Street) or at the screening venues during the festival. Note: Festival badges and ticket packs are only available at the Main Box Office.

You can also purchase tickets by phone at (267) 519-3214 or online using the button below.